Exempt wrote:From that picture it does look fairly fermented, however if you look at some other pictures it looks a lot fresher. I've attached the picture from DTH

This tea is advertised to be a blended tea with aged leaves (no statement about how aged they are). Basically this kind of thing is what dayi is good at and why this tea is a lot more expensive than other dayi - not that any of this justifies its current market price... that's never dayi's concern

lordsbm wrote:Edit: Something I read that's new to me (actually everything is lol). Prices of batches like DY 7572 201 & 202 are pre-determined by official taster. Not really based on material seasons.

I'm not even sure if the price is pre-determined by official taster - but I do believe the price is pre-determined. A more cynical saying about dayi price is, step 1, price is determined; step 2, profit margin is determined; step 3, production cost is calculated after considering advertising costs and other costs; step 4, they buy leaves according to their production cost calculated at step 3. It sounds rather cynical, but I could believe it, and that's basically what everybody else does in the fashion world

gingkoseto wrote:This tea is advertised to be a blended tea with aged leaves (no statement about how aged they are). Basically this kind of thing is what dayi is good at and why this tea is a lot more expensive than other dayi - not that any of this justifies its current market price... that's never dayi's concern

I think most of the branded gold series market around having aged leaves in their blend. Normally around the 100RMB mark. But ya, doesn't justified the speculated price. I think the original released price was acceptable

gingkoseto wrote:I'm not even sure if the price is pre-determined by official taster - but I do believe the price is pre-determined. A more cynical saying about dayi price is, step 1, price is determined; step 2, profit margin is determined; step 3, production cost is calculated after considering advertising costs and other costs; step 4, they buy leaves according to their production cost calculated at step 3. It sounds rather cynical, but I could believe it, and that's basically what everybody else does in the fashion world

Ya that's the other version I heard also. Both versions makes sense to me Not only fashion world, but the whole business world.

In the olden days, most successful businessman (Singapore/Malaysia) will jacked up at least 4 times the cost. Then when others start bring similar items they'll 1/2 price their product and stopped selling after they cleared their stocks. Some still practice this, but it's harder now with people having more International exposure with item prices.

Current price of Gold about USD 1321 an ounce.Current price of Gold Dayi about USD 153 (RMB 950).

Would you suspect that this USD 66 cake to be fake? The seller is from ebay and to their credit, they did snap a photo of the cake they are selling. As they are selling way below market price (they claim they are operating out of China) and they wrapping behind is kinda "parallel", it made me extremely weary.

Only 20% of Taobao seller show the back of their cakes and none had wrappings of such uniformity. Could someone be kind enough to snap me some photos of their cakes?

As I've seen a lot of posts on here lately regarding some magically cheap Dayi cakes, my personal opinion is that nobody is stupid enough to sell something well below market value. If the real market value is $150, who would sell it for $70? If a new 7542 cake costs $40, who is going to sell an 7 year old 7542 for $20? If it sounds to good to be true, chances are it is.

Dayi is one of the most widely faked brands. If you look on taobao you will also find plenty of 2011 Gold Dayi fakes for $10 or less.

That being said, casinos are very popular. As long as you are making at informed gamble, it is your call.

If you are speaking of Dragon tea house. I purchased from them. I guess it could be fake. BUT if it is? It is is better than any young Dayi cake I have ever had. Good enough that I re ordered a tong. And I would describe the taste as similar to tasting notes written here. http://www.twodogteablog.com/2013/01/13/2003-jin-dayi/

Definitely the most Elaborate fake I have seen. They went through some serious effort to make it taste exactly like the real thing, look like a real cake, put the uv mark on the sticker. Man The detail of this knock off is amazing right down to the pack of Dayi brand Silica gels in the Tong. Amazing how far the art of forgery has come.

TwoDog2 wrote:As I've seen a lot of posts on here lately regarding some magically cheap Dayi cakes, my personal opinion is that nobody is stupid enough to sell something well below market value. If the real market value is $150, who would sell it for $70? If a new 7542 cake costs $40, who is going to sell an 7 year old 7542 for $20? If it sounds to good to be true, chances are it is.

Dayi is one of the most widely faked brands. If you look on taobao you will also find plenty of 2011 Gold Dayi fakes for $10 or less.

That being said, casinos are very popular. As long as you are making at informed gamble, it is your call.

gasninja wrote:If you are speaking of Dragon tea house. I purchased from them. I guess it could be fake. BUT if it is? It is is better than any young Dayi cake I have ever had. Good enough that I re ordered a tong. And I would describe the taste as similar to tasting notes written here. http://www.twodogteablog.com/2013/01/13/2003-jin-dayi/

Definitely the most Elaborate fake I have seen. They went through some serious effort to make it taste exactly like the real thing, look like a real cake, put the uv mark on the sticker. Man The detail of this knock off is amazing right down to the pack of Dayi brand Silica gels in the Tong. Amazing how far the art of forgery has come.

Thank you both for your feedback. Deeply appreciated.

Yes I was referring to Dragon Tea House and really credits to them for treating a customer well. Unfortunately, I was really into buying a toong bcos the postage fee to Malaysia is just too much for buying a single piece. Since it can't pass my "conscience", I'll just have to let it pass and buy locally at slightly more than double the price stated. All the reviews of this tea points to it being yummy and aging worthy